germ
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According to Public Health Wales, Staph infection is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus - a germ that lives in the nose of one in three people.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
"Between 10-24 per cent of the population unknowingly carry this germ at the back of their throats usually without any harm," said Lee.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
To test their effects, scientists introduced these bacteria into germ free mice that lacked normal serotonin levels.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
Clarke floated the idea of sending an “ark” containing human germ cells into deep space, aimed at a planet orbiting a distant star many light years away.
From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2025
But why should a germ evolve the apparently self-defeating strategy of killing its host?
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
"He obviously wants to be careful that people can't necessarily track him down. It shows someone who's paranoid about his personal safety – from germs or assassination attempts," says Fiona Hill.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
During the height of the Covid-19 era, cruises seemed dead in the water: Nations were closing their doors and ships have long been seen as potential petri dishes given how quickly germs can spread onboard.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
There are several ways germs can enter your body in a public restroom:
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
I can’t even find the energy to cry or to care about bacteria and germs.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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"Eleven"
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